The Digital Freedom Fund (DFF) supports strategic litigation in Europe that contributes to advancing human rights related to the use of technology and/or engaged in the context of digital spaces. Since 2018, DFF has approved nearly 150 grants worth over EUR 5 million, supporting the work of around 90 different groups in 30 countries.
Financial Benefits
- DFF provides grants to support strategic litigation efforts.
- Specific grant amounts are not detailed, but the fund has distributed over EUR 5 million since 2018.
Eligibility Criteria
- The fund supports organizations advancing human rights that relate to the use of technology and/or are engaged in the context of digital spaces.
- DFF has supported around 90 different groups in 30 countries.
Application Process
- DFF considers grant applications through open calls twice per year.
- The current call for applications is running from December 1, 2025 – February 17, 2026.
- To help write your application in advance, check out the application guides, see examples of the digital rights work DFF is supporting on the case studies page, and read the blog to see a summary of the last round of grant approvals.
- DFF is currently running a pilot of “participatory decision-making”.
Application Link:
For current grant calls, strategic priorities, and application guidelines, please visit the official DFF website.
